Publik Parking

Name: Publik Parking

Staff: Monica, lead vocals; Neiko, guitar and vocals; Tim, bass; Erik, drums.

Home Base: Flint

Sounds like: "Well, that's a tricky question...There are so many influences that it is hard to pinpoint specifics. We do get a lot of 'sounds like Lacuna Coil or the Cranberries,' says Monica. "We have a little saying, 'With strong vocals, heavy melodic guitar licks, precision drumming and a lot of bass. Publik Parking is one band that stands out from the rest."

Bio: Monica, formerly of Neon Dreams, met the guys, then a called 88 Decibels, at a jam night at the Machine Shop three years ago. The current lineup, which includes former singer of Skarrd Neiko, has been together for about two years. "Publik Parking has evolved from the classic rock band in 2003 to becoming a heavy rock alternative band focusing on all originals," Monica says. "Since then, Publik Parking has done shows with Pownd (a newly signed band), Bile, Bret Michaels of Poison, Buckcherry, Program The Dead, Loudness (on their only stop in Michigan on their world tour) and our favorite, Smile Empty Soul, to name a few national acts. We have recorded three live CDs, a demo and one video. We are currently in the studio recording."

Chicks rule: What is it like being a female singer in male-dominated style of music? Are people accepting? Is there much sexism to deal with? "Trying to 'sell' an aggressive female lead rock band is easier said than done," Monica says. "Because the majority of the acts are male fronted, the venues are more likely to hire them than a female fronted act. I feel that sometimes I have put in twice the effort to win over venues, the audience and a few of the other bands. Most of the bands treat me like one of the guys, and once in a while there might be one that only prefers to talk to the guys. Being a female does benefit a band sometimes, but when a band is starting out, it's harder that you think."

You're what?: Monica was performing while pregnant with daughter Ella, born July 12, which couldn't have been easy. "This (way) actually my second pregnancy. (With) the first one, I performed up until a week before my son (Hayden, now 2) was born," she says. She said that being pregnant did make it difficult to jump around or dance while singing and that she had to keep it to a dull sway. But that didn't hold her back from getting the emotion to the audience. Monica said breathing was more difficult than anything else."

For your ears: The group sells its CDs, DVD and other merchandise at its shows or email recklessentertainment@comcast.net for more info.

On the Web: Check out the band at www.publikparking.com or www.myspace.com/publikparking - Doug Pullen-Flint Journal July 30, 2006

This year's jam features performances by top local bands such as Skarrd, Freewill, Publik Parking, Litl' Miss Dangerous, After the Ashes and Gods of Tomorrow....

Doug Pullen - The Flint Journal

After cranking up our office stereo and rocking out to your music
we have approved Yellow Sheet for distribution on iSOUND.COM.
This means your song is now available on all sections of our website in addition
to your artist site.

Keep the great music coming!

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Monday, January 23, 2006

The lead singer. I like musician women, uhhhh The hair is way wicked!

I like the consistency in production. (Studio Cut) The musicianship is top notch. The drummer has extremely good chops. You have (5) members? Sounded more like three in the recording at times, especially the second song, I could have sworn there were only three instruments because of how separated the lead was from the rhythm. Not a bad sound, don't misunderstand, just insulated. "Yellow sheet" is a well thought out piece.

Production 10+.. Songwriting 10.. Musicianship 9.9 and 9/10.. Vocal 9.9 (Should be a 10, I just wanted to hear her pour it on like I know she can...) Great song, great group. Check them out today! - La Ridge-Music Forte